Categories: Art

Kish Island to host 1st intl. sculpture symposium

The pleasant climate of Kish Island in winter, proper facilities, and the ease of transportation for foreign passengers without any visa requirement will boost the presence of international artists in the event.

Director of Kish Investment and Development Company has announced that the first international sculpture symposium is to be held in Kish Island.

Behboud Behizadeh stated that this event aims at developing contemporary art of sculpture on the island. “Making the urban space more beautiful and elegant through setting ground for Iranian and foreign artists to exchange experience and share their aesthetic viewpoints.”

He also added that the event is aimed at educating the island residents on how statues are created.

Behizadeh said that the 20-day symposium, which is going to be held on February 8, would be judged by sculpture and visual arts experts.

He also said that factors such as good facilities, pleasant climate, and the ease of transportation for foreign passengers without any visa requirement would boost the presence of international artists in the event.

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